2006-2007 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences [B.Sc.(Env.)]

Environmental Geography (ENVG)

Department of Geography, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences

Major

Please note that not all courses in the "One of:" options are available each semester (F, W, S). Students are encouraged to seek advice from the appropriate advisor when selecting and scheduling courses.

Semester 1
BIOL*1030 [0.50] Biology I
CHEM*1300 [0.50] Introductory Environmental Chemistry
ENVS*1010 [0.50] Introduction to Environmental Sciences
MATH*1080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
PHYS*1080 [0.50] Physics for Life Sciences
Semester 2
BIOL*1040 [0.50] Biology II
CHEM*1310 [0.50] Introductory Environmental Chemistry II
ECON*1050 [0.50] Introductory Microeconomics
GEOG*1300 [0.50] Introduction to the Biophysical Environment
PHYS*1130 [0.50] Physics with Applications
Semester 3
GEOG*2000 [0.50] Geomorphology
GEOG*2460 [0.50] Analysis in Geography
1.50 core requirements or electives
Semester 4
GEOG*2110 [0.50] Climate and the Biophysical Environment
GEOG*2210 [0.50] Environment and Resources
GEOG*2480 [0.50] Mapping and GIS
1.00 core requirements or electives
Semester 5
GEOG*3110 [0.50] Biotic and Natural Resources
GEOG*3210 [0.50] Management of the Biophysical Environment *
1.50 core requirements, restricted electives** or electives
Semester 6
GEOG*3480 [0.50] GIS and Spatial Analysis
2.00 core requirements, restricted electives** or electives
Semester 7
GEOG*4690 [1.00] Geography Field Research
1.50 core requirements, restricted electives** or electives
OR
0.50 credits in Geography at the 3000-4000 level
2.00 core requirements, restricted electives** or electives
Semester 8
GEOG*4880 [0.50] Contemporary Geographic Thought
2.00 core requirements, restricted electives** or electives
* Note: Environmental Geography majors are required to complete GEOG*3210 and (POLS*3370 or ZOO*4050).
** students in the Environmental Geography major must take at least 4 additional geography courses at the 3000-4000 level including:
At least one of:
GEOG*3000 [0.50] Fluvial Processes
GEOG*3610 [0.50] Environmental Hydrology
GEOG*3620 [0.50] Desert Environments
At least two of:
ENVS*4220 [0.50] Environmental Impact Assessment
GEOG*3020 [0.50] Global Environmental Change
GEOG*4110 [0.50] Environmental Systems Analysis
GEOG*4210 [0.50] Environmental Resource Analysis